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Gemma Méndez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Bilingual Customer-Focused Professional fluent in English and Spanish. Enhanced visitor experiences through effective management of daily operations and team training on service standards. Committed to fostering teamwork and delivering exceptional service across diverse environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manger for Giftshop.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Glacier National Park
Kalispell, Montana
05.2026 - Current
  • Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak tourist seasons.
  • Trained new team members on service standards and park policies.
  • Developed merchandising skills through hands-on training to enhance product presentation.

Managed daily operations to ensure smooth visitor experiences at Glacier National Park.

•Supported management team by organizing meetings and schedules for ongoing collaboration.

Hostess Manager

Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Kalispell, Montana
05.2026 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of hostess staff in high-traffic dining environments.
  • Trained and mentored new hostesses on customer service protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated seating arrangements to optimize guest flow and minimize wait times.

•Made sure paying customers, guests of the restaurant were satisfied with their service.

•Documented team suggestions and organized regular meetings to discuss improvements.

Customer Service Cashier

Vail Resorts Inc
Vail, Colorado
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring a smooth checkout experience.
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced transactions at shift end.

Acquired knowledge of rental skills and techniques through training.

• Made sure high end , private customers were taken care of.

Store Lead Associate

Lake McDonald Lodge Gift Shop – Xanterra
, MT
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted managers in daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of gift shop.
  • Directed store associates, managing shift schedules to optimize staffing coverage.
  • Handled inventory management and placed product orders.
  • Implemented leadership techniques to improve team productivity and streamline store workflow.
  • Glacier National Park, MT

Host & Server Assistant

Russell’s Restaurant
, MT
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Supported servers by maintaining clean tables and promptly delivering food to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted servers by cleaning tables and delivering food to guests.
  • Communicated guest issues to management in a timely and professional manner.
  • Executed responsibilities of both host and server to streamline operations in restaurant and gift shop.
  • Lake McDonald Lodge, Glacier National Park, MT

Social Media Manager & Assistant (Freelance)

05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and executed content strategy for startup social media account, increasing brand visibility.
  • Increased followers from 0 to 5K+ through targeted engagement and content optimization, resulting in multiple viral posts.
  • Negotiated and secured brand partnerships by leveraging creative strategies and fostering audience engagement.

Cashier & Receiver

New Life Cleaners
Hawthorne, USA
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided front-desk customer service, ensuring accurate tagging and receipt of garments.
  • Processed payments and managed register transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Engaged with diverse clientele in fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional service.
  • Worked in Hawthorne, CA

Education

High School Diploma - Photography & Management

Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne, CA

Skills

  • Inventory & Store Operations
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Product Display Management
  • Leadership scheduling
  • Customer communication
  • Bilingual communication
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Quick learner

Timeline

Assistant Manger for Giftshop.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts At Glacier National Park
05.2026 - Current

Hostess Manager

Xanterra Parks & Resorts
05.2026 - Current

Customer Service Cashier

Vail Resorts Inc
10.2025 - 04.2026

Store Lead Associate

Lake McDonald Lodge Gift Shop – Xanterra
05.2024 - 10.2024

Host & Server Assistant

Russell’s Restaurant
05.2024 - 10.2024

Social Media Manager & Assistant (Freelance)

05.2023 - 12.2023

Cashier & Receiver

New Life Cleaners
01.2022 - 04.2023

High School Diploma - Photography & Management

Hawthorne High School
Gemma Méndez